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*Responsibilities remain the same as Full Time role*During my time as an Administrative Intern at the City of Highland Village, I transitioned into a part-time role at the Fastenal Company. In this part-time position, my responsibilities largely reflected those I had in my full-time role in the company.

My role at the Fastenal Company has evolved into one that provides guidance and training to new staff members while maintaining a responsive industrial sales operation. With an emphasis on teamwork and cohesion, this role involves administrative projects, resolving technical issues, and managing the flow of inventory. See below for more detail: - Acted as a liaison between sales and operations teams, ensuring clear communication and operational efficiency.- Trained new personnel in internal procedures, equipping them with the skills necessary to maintain high operational standards.- Coordinated procurement of products, managed inventory, and ensured timely and accurate order fulfillment.- Supported management with administrative tasks, particularly during periods of staff turnover, ensuring continuity of operations.- Managed active orders with various vendors nationwide, ensuring accuracy, timely delivery, and fulfillment of client requests.- Maintained strong vendor and client relationships through professional communication across phone, email, and in-person interactions.- Oversaw internal operations such as shipping, receiving, order processing, and delivery coordination to ensure efficient workflow and customer satisfaction.

As an Administrative Intern for both the City Manager’s Office and HR Department, I gained valuable administrative experience in research, analysis, and communication. This role enabled me to plan events, present research to the City Council, and take an active role in the development of policy. Key responsibilities included: - Conducted comprehensive research and analysis to provide data-driven insights for decision-making within the City Manager’s Office.- Coordinated across departments to plan city events, resolve questions, and build community among the staff.- Executed a detailed salary survey for the Police and Fire Departments, ensuring regional competitiveness.- Audited certification pay structures for the Police and Fire Departments, presenting findings to management to inform compensation strategies.- Developed employee and administrative policies regarding AI usage, promoting best practices across the organization.- Assembled and submitted the city’s annual TPS Safety grant application to acquire vital funding for departmental PPE.- Maintained Highland Village records in accordance with TSLAC guidelines, ensuring accuracy and accessibility of vital information.

As an Intern for Denton Bible College ministry, I was a part of a 10+ team of dynamic, multifaceted, leaders in the ministry tasked with the operation of the ministry’s summer calendar. We gathered every Monday morning to go over our plans for each following Tuesday night College Church Service. On such nights, we had the opportunity to host over 100 college students from the Denton area, engaging them in their lives, serving them through a well-run event, and creating a space where genuine community could flourish. Overall, this position further pushed me to become a leader who leads by his service towards those he leads. Further Responsibilities included:- Keeping accurate minutes of each meeting- Hands on problem solving- Planning evening events based on a fixed budget- Communicating with volunteers and other staff to ensure weekly programs went smoothly- Working with, and relying on, the internship team and College Ministry Staff- Developing a volunteer operated Coffee Bar with set budget, inventory, and utensils- Greeting and further treating everyone that I met with the kindness, respect, and dignity

As a Substitute Teacher working in the Denton Independent School District, it was my duty to lead and facilitate a safe, responsible, and constructive classroom environment. Day to day, I would carry out teacher lesson plans, interact with students, and coordinate with faculty. This roll required me to hop into different situations every day and hit the ground running. My favorite class subject to substitute for was EXPO (the Gifted and Talented Program in DISD) due to the curriculum and the attitude held by the students within. It was a delight to interact with kids in a creative and scholarly environment while gradually building a relationship with them as I would return throughout the year. Other responsibilities included:- Cultivating an engaging environment for students to both learn and have fun- Resolving student disputes to the best of my ability- Walking alongside the class to help keep them on task while answering any questions that may arise- Building relationships with the teachers that I substitute for by leaving good impressions with the students and neighboring faculty- Supplying detailed notes for each class’s behavior and progress at the end of each day

Responsible for cleaning, maintaining, and servicing multiple Commercial Pools in the metroplex. This job requires me to responsibly transport and utilize chemicals to clean and maintain the properties I have been assigned. Further responsibilities include:- Maintaining safe pool Chemical levels- Operating a company vehicle- Troubleshooting on-site with various issues- Understanding and manipulating pool equipment to fulfill a task- Routinely cleaning offices and clubhouses- Teamwork- Adaptability

The Denton Bible Student Ministries Summer Internship focused on both hands-on ministry and leadership development. This happened namely through weekly meetings, event planning, and required reading and mentorship. I was on a team of 3 Interns and 6 staff designated to execute the summer calendar for the ministry. We were responsible for planning 2 weekly events for both Middle School Students and High School Students, all pulled from the Denton area. My responsibilities included: - Operating a weekly event budget- Navigating a 501c3 Organization- Preparation and Implementation of regular events- Flexibility at all times to ensure that all tasks are done with excellence- Addressing, directing, and entertaining large bodies of people

- Worked as a part of a team to open and close the facility in a timely manner- Supervised the safety and operation of a public facility that served 500+ patrons a day- Coordinated a staff of 12 lifeguards and cashiers while providing for their immediate needs- Filed Official City Documents and reports- Operated 1-million dollars worth of Pool Pumps and Chemical Feeders- Received and logged Chemical deliveries- Operated as a representative to City of Denton Aquatics when addressing questions and complaints

- Worked as a part of a team to efficiently open and close the facility- Administered First-Aid on a daily basis- Monitored and facilitated the security and safety of up to 1000 patrons- LifeGuard/First-Aid/CPR-AED Certified- Bloodborne Pathogen Certified- Emergency Oxygen Certified